Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Keyamo gives reason for refusal to shut down NCAA Keyamo Keyamo gives reason for refusal to shut down NCAA. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, has revealed the reasons behind the federal government’s decision to reject the recommendation to merge the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). Speaking at the NCAA Gala Night marking the authority’s 25th anniversary, Keyamo recounted how the Oronsaye report, which has been under consideration since the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, proposed the merger as part of efforts to streamline government agencies. Keyamo disclosed that the…

2024 WAEC: Not less than 43,900 score five credits and above from private candidates Not less than 43,900 score five credits and above from private candidates. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2024 Second Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, with 43,923 candidates (67.55%) scoring credit and above in at least five subjects. According to a statement by WAEC’s Ag. Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, 65,023 candidates participated in the examination. Of these, 34,878 candidates (53.64%) earned credits in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics—an…

Spotify: Tems hits landmark success as first female African artiste to reach one billion streams Tems Tems hits landmark success as first female African artiste to reach one billion streams. Nigerian singer Tems has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first female African artiste to have a song earn one billion streams on Spotify. The feat was accomplished with her hit single “Wait For U,” a collaborative effort with Future and Drake. Released in 2022, “Wait For U” samples Tems’ song “Higher” from her EP “For Broken Ears” (2020). Tems hits landmark success as first female African artiste to reach…

US will be shutting down its embassy, consulate to mark Presidents’ Day on 17 US will be shutting down its embassy, consulate to mark Presidents’ Day on 17 US will be shutting down its embassy, consulate to mark Presidents’ Day on 17. The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day. This was announced by the diplomatic mission in a statement on Sunday. The closure is in line with the annual celebration of Presidents’ Day in the United States, which is held on the…

Nigeria’s debt servicing lowered from 96% to 67% President Tinubu Nigeria’s debt servicing lowered from 96% to 67%. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has stated that Nigeria, in just over a year under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, has reduced its debt servicing burden from 96 per cent of 2023 revenue to 67 per cent. According to Kalu, this significant reduction has created fiscal space for investments in health, education, and infrastructure, which are essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Kalu made this remark at the recently concluded Inter-Parliamentary Union and United Nations General Assembly…

We only had line tripping not system collapse in 2025 We only had line tripping not system collapse in 2025. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said no system collapse has been recorded this year, but line tripping. The company said this in a statement on its X handle in Abuja yesterday. It said: “TCN management would like to reiterate that there has been no system collapse this year. “On February 12, when the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330 Kilo Volt (kV) transmission line tripped, the Benin-Egbin 330 kV line was on a scheduled outage for mechanical line tracing. “The tripping resulted…

First Bank changes its brand’s name to FirstHoldCo to enhance identity First Bank changes its brand’s name to FirstHoldCo to enhance identity FBN Holdings Plc has been renamed First HoldCo Plc (FirstHoldCo) as part of plans to create a uniform identity across all its subsidiaries. The leading Nigerian financial company announced the change in its name in a statement released on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The rebranding was intended to highlight FirstHoldCo’s commitment to innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Part of the statement from the banking firm read: “FirstBank, FirstHoldCo Plc will retain First Bank Nigeria Limited as its…

A Tribute to Legacy, A Celebration of Resilience for Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2025 A Tribute to Legacy, A Celebration of Resilience for Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2025 As Lagos gears up for the highly anticipated Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Saturday, February 15, 2025, excitement and emotion run high. This year’s edition is much more than a race, it is a moving tribute to legacy and a celebration of resilience. Under the evocative theme “Miles to Memories,” every stride taken by the runners transforms physical distance into lasting recollections, blending athletic endurance with heartfelt remembrance of…

Asisat Oshoala Academy makes Lanre Vigo Director of Female Football Administration Asisat Oshoala Academy makes Lanre Vigo Director of Female Football Development The Asisat Oshoala Academy (AOA) is excited to announce the appointment of Lanre Vigo as its new Director, bringing a wealth of experience in sports management, youth development, and football administration. Founded by six-time African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala MON, and supported by Nike, the Asisat Oshoala Academy is committed to empowering young female footballers by providing high-quality training, education, and career pathways in football and beyond. The Academy’s vision is to create a sustainable…

Glo-sponsored CNN African Voices presents the duo of Patoranking, Cobinnah Glo-sponsored CNN African Voices presents the duo of Patoranking, Cobinnah Glo-sponsored CNN African Voices presents the duo of Patoranking, Cobinnah. African Voices, the 30-minute magazine programme sponsored by Globacom on CNN International, will showcase Nigeria’s Afrobeats and reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter, Patoranking. The programme equally hosts Derrick Cobinnah, a Ghanaian that has been rehabilitating war veterans in the country. The hugely successful Nigerian singer and songwriter and is expected to talk about his rags to riches story and how he rose from the slums of Lagos to global fame. He…